Canada: Police investigating shooting incident in area between The Esplanade and Princess Sreet in Toronto Aug. 12

Event

Authorities are investigating a shooting incident in the area between The Esplanade and Princess Street in Toronto as of the evening of Aug. 12. Preliminary reports indicate an armed assailant shot two individuals at about 18:00 before fleeing the incident scene in a vehicle. Police remain at the scene and have advised the public to expect road closures in the area.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security posture in the impacted area. Associated localized transport disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the scene of the incident until authorities issue the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the impacted area.